LUCKNOW, Sept. 7 -- Uttar Pradesh's per capita electricity consumption remains among the lowest in the country - a reality energy minister AK Sharma admitted while saying, "It is my dream that people get 24x7 power by 2027."

The remarks come as the state electricity regulator prepares to announce a new tariff order this month, after discoms proposed a steep 40% hike. NITI Aayog's data for 2022-23 shows UP's per capita consumption at just 723 units, far below the national average of 1,327 units, underscoring the state's struggle with low incomes, restricted supply and high tariffs.

Per capita power consumption means the average amount of electricity used by one person in a state or country in a year. Electricity use is regarded as closel...